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DD53 NJS

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,238 mi
Last recorded152,238 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD53 NJS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 152,238 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 151,000 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 149,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

reverse lamp not working

Fail 8 Dec 2020 149,265 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bonnet trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 16 Dec 2019 138,777 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 131,201 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 128,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 125,902 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 125,902 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 114,662 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 114,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 103,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 97,052 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust deteriorated heavily

Fail 20 Sep 2013 97,052 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust deteriorated heavily

unable to fully assess front ball joints due to excessive movement at wheels due to torque reaction bushes

Pass 15 Oct 2012 93,441 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 93,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 87,597 miles

***2 ltrs 5w/30 oil to bring level to minimum***

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 87,597 miles

***2 ltrs 5w/30 oil to bring level to minimum***

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 75,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 64,765 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 50,951 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 39,897 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,188 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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DD53 NJS is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 74,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DD53 NJS is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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